Johnson, Griffen in; Pies dump Goldsack

Thu 2 Sep

The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.

Johnson returns from an Achilles injury, while Griffen has kept his spot despite badly bruising a knee against Essendon last round.

The Magpies have regained Alan Didak and Ben Johnson from injury and Leight Brown from suspension. tyson Goldsack is a shock omission and Simon Prestigiacomo is still sidelined after having a blood clot removed from his leg.
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St Kilda included tagger Steven Baker and small forwards Adam Schneider and Stephen Milne for tomorrow night's clash with Geelong, who have regained Joel Selwod, Corey Enright and Josh Hunt.

Hawthorn welcome back vice-captain Luke Hodgefor Saturday's elimination final against Fremantle, who lost forward Hayden Ballantyne.

Sydney have named Shane Mumford, Tadgh Kennelly and Dan Hannebery to return from injury in an expanded squad to play Carlton on Sunday, with the Blues losing Shaun Grigg to injury and dropping Shaun Hampson. - aap